Community Information
What you need to know about Saskatchewan's North.
Stony Rapids / Points North / Uranium City / Wollaston Lake / Prince Albert / Saskatoon
Stony Rapids
Where to stay
Al's Place - (306) 439-2057, http://www.alsplace.ca/
White Water Inn / Waterfront Lodge - (306) 439-2188, http://www.whitewaterinn.ca/
In Black Lake (a 20 minute drive away), Camp Grayling (439-2178) offers fishing packages, camp grounds, meals, and accommodations.
Where to eat
All of the above accommodations will offer meals. Call ahead for reservations.
Getting around
http://scottsgeneralstore.ca/Home.htmlScott's General Store (439-2056) has rental vehicles available. Taxi services are available out of Black Lake as well as Stony Rapids; ask at the terminal for details. Athabasca Fuel Services provides aircraft services at the Stony Rapids Airport.
Other
There is no cell phone service in Stony Rapids, although there is high speed internet.
Scott's General Store sells groceries, clothing, confectionary, household items, hardware, fishing supplies, fuel, propane, automotive parts and service, and BRP parts, service, and rentals.
There is a store located on the lakefront called the Northern Store which sells groceries, clothing items, confectionary, and household items.
All stores close at 6:00 pm, and Al's Place closes at 8:00 pm.
Stony Rapids Airport
The Stony Rapids passenger terminal is located in the Pronto Terminal at the Stony Rapids Airport. Pronto Airways Stony Rapids phone: 306-439-4931.
Points North
Where to stay
Points North Freight Forwarding (PNFF) has the capacity to serve over 100 guests in single and double rooms.
Where to eat
PNFF provides meals in a buffet style in a relaxed atmosphere. The dining room can seat 60 people at one time and they have extended breakfast and supper hours to help serve any guests that may not have a flexible work schedule. Bagged lunches are available for guests who have to work out in the field during lunch hour.
Getting around
PNFF can supply a wide variety of fuel and oil including diesel, gasoline, propane, and heating oil. PNFF is also an Esso branded aviation fuel dealer so Jet A-1 and Avgas are readily available. Jet A drums are also available upon request.
Points North will be happy to special order any fuel or oil that we may not normally carry. PNFF also has fuel trucks available to deliver fuel to work sites located in the vicinity.
Other
Heavy equipment can be moved with PNFF's tractors and flat deck trailer or lowbed. Semis can be unloaded with their loaders and experienced operators. A winch tractor is available for moving drills and other equipment. Longer distances can be hauled with a van or step deck when needed. See http://www.pointsnorthfreight.com/ for more information.
Airport
Passengers should report to Points North Freight Forwarding Inc.'s main office prior to departure. Pronto Airways Points North phone: 1-877-600-7999.
Uranium City
Where to stay
Urdel Ltd. runs a Bed & Breakfast, which includes meals. Call Dean Classen for more information - (306) 498-2761.
Aurora Lodge operates during the summertime, and can accommodate large groups. Call Carolin Saunders for more information - (306) 789-5415.
Fish Hook Lodge has one unit with two additional cabins. Call Harold Grasley for more information - (306) 498-2145.
Where to eat
Meals are included with either Urdel's or Aurora's accommodations. Fish Hook Lodge may also provide some meals. Urdel Ltd. also offers catering upon request.
Getting around
Urdel Ltd. has rental vehicles available, including pickup trucks, vans, snowmobiles, boats, and ATV's. Float plane parking at Martin Lake is available, and aircraft fuelling is available at the Water Base as well as at the Uranium City Airport.
Aurora Lodge will also provide fishing boats, trucks, and can arrange for guide service.
Fish Hook Lodge has fishing boats for rent.
Other
Cell phone service is not available in Uranium City, although there are internet connections.
Passenger & Freight
The Pronto Airways terminal for Uranium City is located at Uranium City Bulk Fuels Ltd., #1 Uranium Road. Pronto Airways Uranium City Phone - 306-498-2761
Wollaston Lake
Where to stay
Hatchet Lake Hotel - (306) 633-2082
Where to eat
Benonie's Restaurant is available, as is take-out from the Arena (633-2093) or Besskkaystare's (633-2192).
Getting around
Tsannie's Taxi - (306) 633-2124
Vehicle rental is available.
Other
Cell phone reception is limited. Internet available.
Airport
The Wollaston Lake passenger terminal building is located in the Pronto Airways terminal building at the Wollaston Lake Airport. Cargo and freight is handled from the Pronto Airways terminal building. Pronto Airways Wollaston phone: 306-633-4931.
Prince Albert
The Prince Albert Airport terminal building is located just minutes from the city on Highway #55 East on the north side of the North Saskatchewan River. Pronto Airways passenger and cargo information for Prince Albert 306-764-4931.
Prince Albert & Area Tourism - http://www.patourism.ca/
Saskatoon Airport
The John G. Diefenbaker International Airport terminal building is located in the northwest corner of Saskatoon (http://www.yxe.ca/). Pronto Airways passenger and cargo information for Saskatoon 306-934-4720.
Tourism Saskatoon - http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com/